Group 1 - The VLCC (Very Large Crude Carrier) freight rates have reached their highest levels in nearly a decade during the Spring Festival holiday, with the Clarkson VLCC-TCE rate at $142,000 per day, a week-on-week increase of 24.5% [4] - The Middle East to China route has seen a freight rate of $157,000 per day, reflecting a week-on-week growth of 26% [4] - One-year VLCC charter rates have also risen to $92,500 per day, marking a week-on-week increase of 28.5% [4] Group 2 - The current market sentiment for VLCC is characterized by unprecedented high levels due to geopolitical risk premiums, significant purchases by Changjin, and reinforced sanctions [4] - There is an ongoing risk of military action by the United States against Iran, which could further impact the VLCC market [4]
中远海能逆市上扬,春节假期VLCC运价持续上涨,地缘因素持续扰动